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10 Things Going on in Cleveland this Weekend (January 10 - 12)

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A five-time Tony Award-winning musical set in Los Angeles, Rock of Ages tells the story of Drew and Sherrie, two kids who chase their dreams in the big city and fall in love. You won’t want to miss the big hair and stellar score that features songs by '80s rockers such as Journey, Styx, REO Speedwagon, Foreigner, Pat Benatar and Whitesnake. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Palace Theatre and performances are slated for tomorrow at 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $10. (Cecily Rus)

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The folks at the Museum of Contemporary Art hope people overcome their fears at tonight's Phobic Drawing Class. During four mini drawing sessions, participants will be faced with anxiety inducing conditions as they try to put their fears onto paper and ultimately overcome them while creating artwork. The class takes place from 7 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $10 for MOCA members and university students with ID and $15 for non-members. (Hammond)

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"I'm a rebel," says French Vogue edtor Carine Roitfeld, the subject of the documentary Mademoiselle C. The film chronicles Roitfeld's move from Paris to New York where she starts her own magazine. Predictably enough, the movie includes interviews with all the most of famous fashion models and a groovy soundtrack by the French indie pop band Shoes. Ultimately, though, the movie lacks a clear narrative and comes off more like a long-form music video. It makes its Cleveland premiere tonight at 7 at the Cleveland Museum of Art and screens again at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $9. (Niesel)

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Something Dada, Northeast Ohio’s Premiere Improvisational Comedy Company, performs this evening at Beck Center for the Arts in Lakewood. If you thought Whose Line Is it Anyway was a hoot-and-a-half, you’ll go gaga for dada and their brand of fast-paced, in-your-face humor stylings, prompted entirely by audience suggestion. (It’s not like they practice everything and then pull suggestions out of a hat. Take that, Drew Carey.) Tickets are $12 and Beck has beer and candy on site. It’s a nice alternative to a weekend night at the movies. The fun starts at 8 p.m. Prepare to bust, as they say, a gut. (Allard)

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Spring training is still weeks away, but it's not too early to starting thinking about the Cleveland Indians. Now that the Detroit Tigers don't look so formidable, the Indians might have a good shot at winning their division this year. Today and tomorrow at Progressive Field, the Indians host Tribe Fest, an event that gives fans the opportunity to meet and greet players. Players such as Michael Brantley, Carlos Santana, Yan Gomes, Mike Aviles, Danny Salazar, David Murphy, Corey Kluber and Bryan Shaw will be on hand. Tickets are $10 and today's sessions run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 4 to 8 p.m. Tomorrow's session takes place from noon to 6 p.m. (Niesel)

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Do you miss the fresh-off-the-farm taste of summer? Now you can get that farm freshness in winter too. The North Union Farmers Market hosts an indoor market at Crocker Park every Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. Featuring more than 35 local farmers and bakers, the market offers a selection of additive- and hormone-free meats, fresh eggs, apples, winter vegetables, maple syrup, organic bakery and more. The Saturday market will be open until March 22. (Liz Trenholme)

As part of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum's Author Series, Evelyn McDonnell, author of the new book Queens of Noise: The Real Story of the Runaways. An assistant professor of journalism and new media at Loyola Marymount University, McDonnell is a big-time writer who has written about pop culture for more than 20 years. McDonnell will discuss her book today at 1 p.m. Th event is free, but reservations are required. Go to tickets.rockhall.com to secure a spot. (Niesel)

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Today at 6 p.m., the Greenhouse Tavern hosts a Deschutes Brewery beer dinner. Brewers from the Oregon-based brewery will team up with chef Jonathan Sawyer and his culinary team to present a five-course dinner paired with Deschutes beers. Tickets are $89; the price includes tax, gratuity and a Dechutes Brewery snifter. You’ll find the registration link posted on GHT’s Facebook page, which includes the full menu and descriptions of each beer pairing. (Nina McCollum)

Sarah Trigg comes to the Museum of Contemporary Art today to talk about her new book Studio Life, a collection of photographs depicting a hundred different visits with various artists around the United States as they share their objects and habits relating to their creative process. The six categories she documents are mascots, collected objects, rituals, makeshift tools, residue, and habitats. Each artist offers his or her own take on the categories, resulting in a fascinating, larger perspective of how they work. Many of the artists featured in the book have shown their work at MOCA before, including the artist behind current exhibition I Work From Home, Michelle Grabner. The event is free and begins at 1 p.m. (Trenholme).

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Making their Cleveland debut, Cedar Lake will be unlike any ballet company you've seen before! Its sixteen classically trained dancers will surprise you with their raw talent and ability to take on every dance form thrown their way, from modern, to ballet, to hip-hop! Highly regarded worldwide, the dancers of Cedar Lake take audiences on a choreographic journey that explores the infinite possibilities of movement and multimedia. Audiences will feel energized when watching the diverse range of daring, athletic and hauntingly captivating movement. “Dancing that pulls viewers right out of their seats!” -The New York Times. $20-$50

Today at 6 p.m., the Greenhouse Tavern hosts a Deschutes Brewery beer dinner. Brewers from the Oregon-based brewery will team up with chef Jonathan Sawyer and his culinary team to present a five-course dinner paired with Deschutes beers. Tickets are $89; the price includes tax, gratuity and a Dechutes Brewery snifter. You’ll find the registration link posted on GHT’s Facebook page, which includes the full menu and descriptions of each beer pairing. (Nina McCollum)